Obituaries
Patrick Ryan Kirby
Dec 24, 2023
Patrick Ryan Kirby, 29, of Rockford died on December 24, 2023. Born July 5, 1994 in Winfield; son of Ronald and Kimberly (Ballard) Kirby. Graduate of Plano High School, class of 2005. Employed at Franklin Display Group as a Supervisor on the paint line. Pat loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, they were his true joy in life....
Martha Joan Nottingham
Dec 18, 2023
Martha Joan Nottingham departed this earthly life surrounded by loved ones on December 18th, 2023. It feels impossible to describe the amount of love that her life encompassed. All of America celebrates her birthday on July 4th, 1952. She was born in Minco, OK., and raised in Manila/McKinleyville, CA. Martha was one of seven children born to Walter and Ruby...
Robert "Bob" Felker
Dec 18, 2023
Robert Hal "Bob" Felker, 71, was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 18th, 2023, after a courageous six-year battle with CMML/AML. He was born September 20th, 1952, in Rockford, IL; son to Robert and Suzanne (Billig) Felker. He was united in marriage to Georgia Delores "Dee" Myers on August 18th, 1979. They were married for...
Martha Joan Nottingham
Dec 15, 2023
Martha Joan Nottingham departed this earthly life surrounded by loved ones on December 18th, 2023. It feels impossible to describe the amount of love that her life encompassed. All of America celebrates her birthday on July 4th, 1952. She was born in Minco, OK., and raised in Manila/McKinleyville, CA. Martha was one of seven children born to Walter and Ruby...
Gene W. Addy
Dec 11, 2023
Gene W. Addy, 76, of Rockford died on December 11, 2023. Born November 30, 1947 in Newberry, SC; son of Julian and Lula (Nichols) Addy. Gene attended school in South Carolina and obtained his Bachelor Degree from Clemson University in 1974. United in marriage to Donna M. Jaeger on October 17, 1981 in Columbia, SC. He retired from Del Monte...
James Edward Mactaggart
Dec 9, 2023
James Edward MacTaggart, 62, of Rockford died December 9, 2023. Born July 10, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, IA; son of Clarence and Jean (Ohl) MacTaggart. Graduate of Rochelle Township High School, class of 1979. James attended Northern Illinois University. James enjoyed cooking and telling jokes. He was loved greatly by his family, and his presence will be missed. He held...
Jean "Jeanne" Louise Mann
Dec 9, 2023
Jean Louise Mann, "Jeanne", (age 87) of Loves Park IL. Passed away Saturday, December 9th 2023. She was born in Oregon, IL October 28th, 1936 and attended Lanark High School. Jeanne was a decorated traveler, and spent a lot of time traveling to Vegas and her retirement residence in Yuma, AZ where she spent most of her winters. Until moving...
William Goldman
Dec 9, 2023
William "Bill" Goldman passed away in Boca Raton, FL, from Alzheimer's Disease on December 9, 2023. He was surrounded by family in his final moments. Bill was born in New York, NY, on May 15, 1950, to Audrey and Louis Goldman. Just after Bill became a big brother to Dale Feeley, nee Goldman, the Goldman family moved to Chicago, IL,...
Reva Renee Hall
Dec 6, 2023
Reva Renee Hall, 61, of Winnebago died December 6, 2023. Born February 18, 1962 in Rockford; daughter of Danny and Cathy (Stevens) Williams. United in marriage to Mark Hall. Reva lived life by grabbing the bull by the horns was a strong, determined and opinionated woman. She loved her family, and always cared for them with a loving, kind spirit....
Marvin West
Nov 9, 2023
Marvin James West, 71, of Rockford died November 9, 2023. Born November 28, 1951 in Dekalb; son of James and Marilyn (Allen) West. Marv attended Kirkland schools. United in marriage to Cecelia Folgate on October 21, 1971. He retired from CamCar Fastenal where he worked as a Heat Treater. Marv was a unique individual, capable of spinning tall tales; or...
Sarah Stewart-Shelton
Nov 2, 2023
Sarah "Tanya" Shelton was a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend to many. She departed this earthly life November 2, 2023 at age 57. She was born in Chester, PA, to Joseph and Lydia (Ginyard) Shelton on July 5, 1966. She is a graduate of Chester High School. Sarah was an amazing cook, she loved gathering her family for...
Lois M. Scurti
Oct 30, 2023
Lois Marie Scurti, 88 of DeKalb died October 30, 2023. Born April 22, 1935 in Palmyra, ME; daughter of Nathan and Wyona (Fletcher) Wark. United in marriage to Edward Wayne Scurti on October 1, 1954 in Caribou, ME. Lois was a homemaker. Survived by daughter, Lorraine (Tom Winkle) Scurti; grandchildren, Nina (Christina) Scurti, Jonathan Scurti; nephew, Jeffrey Harth. Preceded in...
Robert Daniel Smith
Oct 29, 2023
Robert Daniel Smith, 79, of Roscoe, died on October 29, 2023. Born April 26, 1944 in Peoria; son of Ivan and Vera (Kamp) Smith. Graduate of Morton High School class of 1963. United in marriage to Yvonne Mikolay on September 12, 1992 in Washington, IL. Bob retired from Caterpillar after 37 years. Bob and his wife loved to travel all...
Shirley Joy Brock
Oct 27, 2023
Shirley Joy Brock, 80, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023. Born August 15, 1943 in Joliet; daughter of Bernard and Hazel (Sippel) Maitya. Graduated from East High School. United in marriage to Roger Lee Brock on January 29, 1966. She lovingly tended to the needs...
Crystal Wakenight
Oct 16, 2023
Crystal Marie Wakenight, 45, of Loves Park died October 16, 2023. Born February 28, 1978 in Rockford; daughter of Gregory Allen and Johnna (Huey) Wakenight. Survived by her children; Diamond Norman, Dante Schoonover; grandchildren; K'Leo Schoonover, Da'Taevion Godwin; siblings, Jeremy Wakenight, Amanda (William) Vronch; nieces and nephews, William Jr., Cortney, Kathryn, Ashley, Dante, Zekahri, Alexandria, Seth, Luke; great-nephew and great-niece,...
Linda Rose Hines
Oct 10, 2023
Linda Rose Hines, 73, of Rockford, formerly of Elgin; died on October 10, 2023. Born August 25, 1950 in Chicago; daughter of William and Helen (Washington) Anderson. Graduate of Loretto Academy High School. Linda obtained her Bachelor's Degree and teaching license from Loyola University and her Master's Degree in Literature from Northeastern Illinois University. She retired from the Chicago Public...
Betty Mitchell
Oct 4, 2023
Betty Faye Mitchell, 93, of Rockford died on October 4, 2023. Born August 11, 1930 in Valley Park, MO. Daughter of George and Bernice Taylor. United in marriage to Carl Mitchell on February 21, 1947 in Valley Park, MO. Betty retired from Woodward Governor, where she worked in the cafeteria. She attended Redeemer Church, and volunteered in the gift shop...
Wanda Hilton
Sep 16, 2023
Wanda May Hilton, 67 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2023. Born November 20, 1955 in Rockford; daughter of William and Joanne (Hunt) Wilson. Wanda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She had a caring, kind and giving heart and would be the first one to help someone...
Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland
Sep 13, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland, 85, of Loves Park, IL was welcomed into Heaven on September 13, 2023. Tom was born March 20, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Massillon and Josephine Cleveland. He grew up in a large family with six brothers and two sisters in a household that always welcomed friends to the family table. After high school, Tom met...
Aubree Mae Taylor
Sep 3, 2023
Aubree Mae Taylor was born sleeping September 3, 2023. She was the treasured daughter of Matt and Amanda Taylor. Among those mourning her loss include big sister, Sophia; maternal grandparents, Mike and Linda Williams; paternal grandparents, Robert Taylor, Barbara Vick; maternal Aunt Amy)Zac) Chadwick; paternal uncle, Bobby Taylor; cousins Lydia, Autumn and Logan Chadwick; and a circle of extended family...
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